#6E6A79 Hex Color
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A desaturated, ashy purple, #6e6a79 carries a dusty and matte quality that feels grounded rather than playful. This shade works best as a secondary or supporting tone in UI design, as its mid-tone value can appear muddy if overused. It pairs exceptionally well with crisp, off-white text for readability. The hex code #6e6a79 offers a quiet, serious alternative to standard neutral greys.
Questions about #6e6a79
What is #6e6a79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e6a79 is rgb(110, 106, 121), in HSL hsl(256, 7%, 45%) and in CMYK 9%, 12%, 0%, 53%.
Does #6e6a79 work well for body text or UI elements?
#6e6a79 is best utilized as a secondary or supporting tone rather than primary body text. Its mid-tone value can appear slightly muddy, so it performs best when paired with crisp, off-white text to ensure necessary readability contrast.
What colors pair well with the #6e6a79 shade?
Is #6e6a79 readable on white or black?
#6e6a79 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.